Ocean front with private pool & hot tub over looking the ocean!

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pool

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Nags Head, NC

Outer Banks Fishing Pier
‪1 min drive‬
Jennette's Pier
‪4 min drive‬
Nags Head Golf Links
‪7 min drive‬
Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional)
‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to OBX Life I – Your Dream Oceanfront Getaway!
Traditional Outer Banks Charm | 5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | Private Pool & Hot Tub | Direct Beach Access

With over 100 glowing 5-star reviews, it’s no wonder OBX Life I is one of the most beloved beachfront cottages in the Outer Banks! Nestled in South Nags Head, this classic OBX retreat offers the best of coastal comfort—stunning ocean views, peace and privacy, and just steps from your very own private boardwalk to the uncrowded beach.

Why You'll Love OBX Life I
Oceanfront Luxury: Sip your morning coffee on the back deck and watch the sunrise over the Atlantic. In the evening, unwind in the 6-person hot tub as dolphins pass by!

Private Pool: Open from May 15 – October 1, it’s your own slice of paradise.

Direct Beach Access: No crowds, no stress—just sand, surf, and serenity.

Freshly Updated: Inside and out freshly painted – new photos coming soon!

Spacious & Comfortable Layout
Upstairs:

Primary Bedroom: King bed + private ensuite

Bedroom 2: Queen bed

Bedroom 3: Twin + Full bed

Full Hall Bathroom

Downstairs:

Second King Suite

Bunk Room: Two bunk sets (perfect for kids!)

Hallway Bathroom

Bonus: Guest-favorite high-capacity ice maker—perfect for beach coolers and frozen drinks!

Prime Location Highlights
Just 300 feet from the Outer Banks Pier and Fish Heads Bar & Grill – voted Best Beach Bar 5 years in a row!

Quiet, residential area with walking/bike paths and minimal traffic

3.2 miles to outlet shopping

10 minutes to Oregon Inlet Fishing Center – visit at 4 PM to see the day’s catch: tuna, mahi, wahoo, and more!
Outdoor Living at Its Best
Front Screened Porch & Rear Covered Deck – enjoy views from sunrise to starlight

Charcoal grill, outdoor shower, and comfortable deck seating

Private walkway to your quiet beach oasis

Included With Your Stay
Bed linens and bath towels

High-speed Wi-Fi & cable

Fully equipped kitchen

Washer & dryer

Central heat & A/C

Friendly Note
This property offers an ideal setting for off-season getaways, family summer vacations, and everything in between!

Property manager

Mike Olson

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Nags Head

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in South Nags Head, a neighbourhood in Nags Head. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Outer Banks Beaches and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Mutiny Bay Adventure Golf and Full Throttle Speedway are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.

Nags Head, NC

What's nearby

Outer Banks Fishing Pier - 1 min drive - 0.3 km
Jennette's Pier - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Outlets Nags Head - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Nags Head Golf Links - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
Bodie Island Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

Manteo, NC (MEO-Dare County Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min drive
‪Duck Donuts - ‬8 min drive
‪Miller's Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does OBX Life 1 Ocean front with Private pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is OBX Life 1 Ocean front with Private pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at OBX Life 1 Ocean front with Private pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OBX Life 1 Ocean front with Private pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OBX Life 1 Ocean front with Private pool! located?

Nestled on the beach, this South Nags Head holiday home is just steps away from Outer Banks Beaches and Outer Banks Fishing Pier. Jennette's Pier and Whalebone Junction are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gerry V.

5 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nags Head Getaway

Spring break with my wife and daughter and our grandson. Great quiet location on the beach. All shopping and restaurants within a 5 - 10 minute drive. Early morning sunrise with coffee was amazing.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

14 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and location

The house was beautiful and spacious with plenty of room for 9 adults. The location was perfect with the view of the ocean from the house and the bar and grill just down the beach. The hot tub was simple to operate and worked well. It was perfect for an early season stay. We spotted dolphins swimming in the ocean from the porch. Kitchen was well stocked with dishes and cooking utensils. Convenient location with short drive to plenty of restaurants and shops.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

8 Apr, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

4 out 0f 5 stars

We had a great time. The rental is in a great location and has lots of room. It wasn't as clean as we thought it should be, but we had our own cleaning stuff with, so we cleaned the dirty areas up ourselves.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

22 Mar, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

The location of the property is perfect for a family vacation. Beautiful view and close to restaurants and other attractions. Communication with the host was great! We had an issue getting into the house when we first arrived. I messaged Mike and he got back to me right away! We enjoyed our stay and have been talking about a trip back!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Randall B.

12 Nov, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and close to beach and pier

this was a nice house. we enjoyed the beach views from the porch and hot tub. walking distance to pier and pier restaurant. beds are really showing their age but we were not picky sleepers. Had to make our own beds but I think we read this in the listing. I would stay here again but would hope the beds are refreshed by then.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin M.

13 Oct, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointed in the condition of the house and lack of amenities

The location of the property is 5 star. The house was worn and needs to be updated. All beds are extremely uncomfortable and had a piece of foam between the mattress and mattress cover. One piece of foam was torn into two pieces. Most of the furniture was a hodge pod; some looking like it was purchased from a used furniture store. The family room furniture was new and comfortable. We picked up bedding from a container outside the house and had to make the beds. We were surprised by a last minute email from the owner that we had to buy all supplies, trash bags, soap, dishwasher pods, etc. Total nightly cost of the stay was about the same I pay for a 5 star condo in Maui but it felt more like a Days Inn level property. When we contacted the owner about need for more towels, he responded quickly and accommodated the request. While we had a good time in the Outer Banks, the accommodations were disappointing.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

3 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An Amazing Time on the OBX

Our family of eleven -- with five grandchildren (ages 8-12) -- stayed at the OBX Classic Oceanfront from Monday afternoon through Saturday morning, September 23-28, and were well accommodated by this lovely Vrbo with its private access to the beach. We enjoyed this homebase immensely as our primary vacation experience with the sand, the waves, and the rising of the sun always available -- and with the hot tub and outdoor pool as pluses. Then we took our trips out to lovely experiences -- two lighthouses, The Wright Brothers National Monument, NC Aquarium, the sand dunes, laser tag, and of course wonderful restaurants. We enjoyed making meals together, morning coffees on the deck, and family movies in the evenings. As noted above, everything about our stay was exceptional!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

17 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lousy weather

We were bummed with the weather. We also thought it was weird you didn't supply just a few basics so when you get in late at night you don't have to find a store and buy toliet paper and hand soap. We left some for the next guests. PS We forgot to start the dishwasher. Sorry!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine M.

4 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OBX 2024 Family Vacation

We all had the best family vacation ever. Location was perfect and the house was amazing. We were missing a tv remote in the master bedroom and our host had a new one delivered within a few hours. The ice maker was a game changer! If we don't have any additional people next year, we will be back for sure! The only reason that I gave it four stars for cleanliness was because my son in law, who is an HVAC technician noticed some mold on some of the AC registers. I would have never noticed!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

21 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Beach House

Great Beach house; easy check in process and perfect location. Owner was easy to reach as needed. We had a wonderful trip

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John O.

10 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible beach house with a wonderful host!

We had a family reunion at the Outer Banks and Mike’s house was perfect to accommodate multiple family with the ages ranging from 1 to 68. We were traveling from California and Mike was always very quick to respond to all the questions we had leading up to the incredible trip. The house was beautiful and the location was amazing. We will be back for sure!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

1 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Our stay at this property was everything and more! The location, the weather and the house were all perfect!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nathan C.

25 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place close to beach

Dryer damaged some clothes. Lint trap pocket in dryer needs to be removed and cleaned up so that trap can be placed all the way in.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

15 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacay

Wonderful location and having the private pool was amazing. I called the owner about the BBQ grill not being very good and a new one with accessories was delivered within 2 hours. We were very appreciative because we cooked in every meal. Fabulous time with family!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin V.

28 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house for large groups!

Great view, great location, amazing deck, we really enjoyed our stay. House is clean, great amenities, we were very happy with our stay and you will be too!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

21 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Burial at Sea

Our entire family was at Nags Head for the Burial at Sea of our brother's cremation remains. This house was the perfect fit for us. The layout of the house is perfect and so comfortable and well-appointed with everything we needed to take care of meals. The ice maker was a big hit!! We so enjoyed the hot tub after a hectic few days before we arrived at Nags Head. I have used VRBO several times at different locations and always take along my cleaning supplies, mop and bucket, but this time the house was in perfect condition we did not have to lift a finger to clean anything, first time ever! A huge Thank You to Mike and his crew for making our stay so enjoyable and also arranging an early check in time. Next time in Nags Head we hope this house will be available to rent as it was not only perfect for our family but now such fond memories and the connection to our brother.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

16 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away

Had a great time house has a awesome veiw seen plenty of dolphins from the back deck of house and the hot tub was a nice bonus.My only regret was not booking a longer trip.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah H.

14 Apr, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Sister trip

The home was pretty clean. The owner was very responsive and patient when we had questions. The kitchen has everything you need and more to cook meals. The view from the back porch was amazing. The were no negatives.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

6 Apr, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We loved staying here! Great property with a gorgeous beach!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha L.

1 Nov, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Vacation House

This house was wonderful for our little family getaway. The location was walking distance to a great bar with food at the pier. Great private access to the beach. Beautiful view of the pier and ocean. The owner was readily available for a few small questions. Highly recommend this house!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

24 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location!

The property was as described and communication was excellent. The location could not have been better! Walking to the pier to fish was easy and we could watch the fishermen from the porch. The house fit our needs (7 adults between 60-75). We had room to spread out and common spaces to visit. Was a beautiful view! Jockey's Ridge, a grocery store, and restaurants were close and easy to drive. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

24 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Fun vacation, great location

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

23 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect beach house, amazing vacation experience!

We had a great stay at this property! We found this house to be quiet, just a few steps away from the hustle and bustle of nags head, but still close enough, five minutes or less, to do mini-golf and the adventure park with the kids. Beds were comfy, bathrooms were spotless, decor was beachy. Plenty of beach chairs at the house, uncrowded beaches, quick walk to Fish Heads for happy hour and fishing on the pier. Mike, the owner, was very responsive to our questions and gave great recommendations for family activities! We love to cook and eat out at the beach and found the kitchen well-appointed with all necessary items for our low country boil—crab crackers and giant pots—everything. We got seafood from whalebone seafood market (suggested by the owner, Mike)—AMAZING!!! Fresh from the ocean!! If given a choice we ALWAYS rent through VRBO or direct from owners—our last experience in OBX was with a prominent property management company and we had nothing but issues with communication! We have already booked this property for next summer and are so excited to return!! Thanks, Mike!! This house is the complete package and we had an amazing experience!! Thank you for sharing this home with us!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise!

I was a little hesitant to book this house after reading the recent reviews. I am glad I reached out to the owner, Mike! He assured me there were no issues with bugs. Since we are from South Carolina we are familiar with midges and palmettos—and it sounds like the previous guests may not have been. With that said—- my family and I had the BEST vacation! The house is just like PARADISE. It was very clean and bug free. The morning sunrises on the back deck were priceless! The beach was NEVER crowded and our kids played until the early evening. We walked over to eat lunch at Fish Heads several times. (You must try the Tuna sandwich!) We have little kids so we really liked that the pool was not directly in the back yard, less of a worry of them heading out to go swimming on their own. The entire family enjoyed the hot tub all day and night. The house description and amenities are exactly as advertised. This is truly a traditionally classic beach house, what a GEM! We will be back! Thanks Mike for sharing your beautiful house with us!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

1 Jun, 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Not a good experience

A roach crawled out of the stove when we turned it on the first night so we looked around & found several more roaches- living & dead. We messaged the Host who promptly scheduled pest control. They pulled out the stove, saw roaches, and sprayed. They said the existing bait in the cabinets was still good. We killed roaches all week in the fridge, on counters, and in bedrooms. SO STRESSFUL! Also had dark/murky hot tub water due to no chlorine in the dispenser & very dirty filter. Maintenance had us drain & refill the water. Host was again responsive & apologetic. He offered a refund “14 days after the review period is over” and wrote: “we hope that you do not leave a public review about the roaches.” It’s hard to say if any amount of money could make up for roaches in your vacation rental, but we thought maybe we could feel satisfied that the owner had made things right with us. We naively asked if we could know how much before we would forego a review. We now understand this can be construed as extortion since Vrbo emailed telling us “the host has contacted us regarding your messages, saying that you requested a refund in exchange for a good review.” I felt terrible reading that email bc I was just innocently trying to decide whether I could say ‘this place was awful & I’d never go again’ or ‘there were issues but the owner totally made up for it.’’ But to be clear - refund or not - our honest review is that our whole vacation was really tarnished by all the roaches & drama :(

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mike Olson

Meet the Olsons! During their breaks from college, both headed to the OBX for the summer - Renee worked in local retail and the famous Captain Franks, while Mike was a lifeguard for the Kill Devil Hills Lifeguard Beach Service (LBS) and Nags Head Ocean Rescue team. Their love of the beach brought them together, and their enthusiasm for the beach life continues to this day.

When not spending time at the beach, Mike and Renee live in Chesterfield, VA with their two children, Meganne and Max, along with their two furry children, dogs Bo and Boomer.

OBX I and OBX II are standout properties in the area. OBX I is a 5-bedroom oceanfront property with unobstructed views of the ocean and direct, private access to the beach. It is a large, relaxed and accommodating house with the feel of a traditional beach cottage.

OBX II is a good family-sized property with 3 bedrooms and a pool. Situated nearer to Nags Head itself, many of the popular amenities (the beach, Jeanette’s Pier, restaurants) are all within walking distance. The kids love it!

Both houses are reasonably priced and offer great value for the premium locations that they are in.

Come and create some great memories in the Outer Banks!

"everyday's different at the beach"

Why they chose this property

Our guest are in love with the house because we try and keep the house a traditional beach cottage feel. Sitting on the back porch watching the sunrise or the porpoises play in the surf. Oceanfront offers it all. South Nags Head is away from all the heavy traffic and the beach is less crowded.

What makes this property unique

SO MUCH TO DO! Sitting in the hot tub overlooking the ocean is incredible. Or grabbing your fish rod and walking down the beach to the pier. Or taking a break from the beach and relaxing in the hammock at the pool. This house has it all.
"traditional beachfront cottage!!"